Medicine's Awais Aftab discusses the real effects of long-term antidepressant use

The honest conversation about antidepressants I wish my psychiatrist had with me

Vox: Awais Aftab, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the School of Medicine, said long-term antidepressant use raises real tradeoffs and uncertainty for patients. He noted physical dependence and withdrawal can occur, but antidepressants are not addictive. Aftab argued clinicians should openly discuss these issues and help patients make informed choices about continuing or tapering medication.